0 A.D. vs Civilization

0 A.D.

Description: 0 A.D. is a free, open-source real-time strategy game set in the ancient world. It features civilizations from the time period ranging from 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. The game has gathering, building, and combat gameplay focused on historical accuracy and balanced competitive multiplayer.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Civilization

Description: Civilization is a turn-based strategy video game where players build an empire from humble beginnings in ancient times up to the modern era and beyond. Players found cities, research technologies, build military units, engage in trade, espionage, diplomacy and wage war against opponents as they compete to stand the test of time and build the greatest civilization.

Type: software

0 A.D. Features

• Real-time strategy gameplay
• Historically accurate civilizations and units
• Campaigns based on historical battles
• Multiplayer with competitive rankings
• Modding support
• Free and open source

Civilization Features

• Turn-based strategy gameplay
• Build cities and empires
• Research technologies
• Engage in diplomacy
• Military combat
• Trade resources
• Espionage
• Cultural development
• Multiple ways to win (domination, science, culture, etc)

0 A.D.

• Open Source

Civilization

• Not listed